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Our resident food writer Kuzo loves travelling the world in search of new and exotic McDonald’s food. However, he’s also been known to experiment with game consoles in between meals.
When the Nintendo Wii U came out he tested its online capability while riding nearly 300 km/h on the Shinkansen. Now with his newly acquired PS4, he’s going to attempt to upgrade the built-in hard disc drive (HDD) with a faster solid state drive (SSD). The following is his report.
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Busty Digimon anime figure not child-friendly enough for the West, now barred from sale overseas
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Sailor Pluto muscles in on Sailor Moon’s slice of the high-end anime accessory market
Yes, Mountain Dew flavoured corn chips are a thing in Japan – and they taste…
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
How to tell a Japanese tanuki apart from a regular raccoon
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
What makes something “kawaii” to women from Japan, China, and South Korea? Survey investigates